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Lightship Capital

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Overview

Who we areN/A
Value addN/A
Firm typeVC
Global HQ

1311 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 4520

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Thesis

Funding requirementsWe invest in underrepresented founders across the Midwest and South building companies in AI/ML, Healthtech, CPG, Ecommerce, and Environmental Sustainability with existing revenue traction.
Funding stages3. Early Revenue4. Scaling
Check size$250k to $500k
Target countries USA

Team

Raechele Smalls
Portfolio Success

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Websitehttps://www.lightship.capital/

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We invest in underrepresented founders across the Midwest and South building companies in AI/ML, Healthtech, CPG, Ecommerce, and Environmental Sustainability with existing revenue traction.

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